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Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Tareq1105: 5:09pm On May 16
MarkNsukkaBread:
By now the guy will be wondering what hit him grin
Seyi is his friend.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by SlavaUkraini: 5:12pm On May 16
One city boy down, many more will follow...
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by origima: 5:13pm On May 16
Owerri zone



Where is Ahiazu,Abor mbaise and Ezinihite mbaise zone is ? Please

Are they in Owerri zone[/quote]
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Sonofgod1990(m): 5:14pm On May 16
SeeWahala:
If only you too could be allowed to even try your own best on any APC platform that isn't Seun's nairaland 😏
Who will give am money to try dat?

Dat guy no fit get reach 3k for him akant like this
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Proudlyomonna: 5:21pm On May 16
madridguy:
He has tried his best at least he contested in the primary.
Ewu Goat Abutun grin He contested with a terrorist structure that has completely destroyed the Country beyond recognition cheesy.

He should bow His head in shame and disgrace,anyone who pallies with this evil Apc has lost the right to be called a Nwafor.

Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Temptation147: 5:27pm On May 16
SeeWahala:
If only you too could be allowed to even try your own best on any APC platform that isn't Seun's nairaland 😏
You get bad mouth but you no lie, dey think na to dey attack Peter Obi, make dem test their popularity
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Antoeni(m): 5:30pm On May 16
Dem Don Do This Pork Meat Leg Over
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by highchief1: 5:30pm On May 16
press9jatv:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/just-in-cubana-chief-priest-loses-apc-ticket-for-reps-seat/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter#google_vignette
in a free and fair election Obi Cubana himself can’t win oba his village.na noise all this guys just Dey make.And These are the people tinubu wants to use to fight Obi in south east.i laugh in Arab
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Temptation147: 5:31pm On May 16
Osubirila, una think say na to dey attack Peter Obi anyhow

Your eye service couldn't save you
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Soulsymbol99: 5:34pm On May 16
It will take God's grace for this guy to recover frm that city boy movement he put himself into undecided his businesses etc might take a significant blow. He else noticed since the city boy movement his manest man davido distanced himself undecided even much is not heard of obi cubana these days
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by degreatstalion: 5:36pm On May 16
Who know that belle Na waterhuh
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by eniteden(m): 5:36pm On May 16
grin This one sweet me grin cheesy Look ehh next year will be very interesting even those APC governors ehh many will loose their seat even with their powers, u see all the politicians will go all out for themselves.

From the president down to senate, rep, house etc everyone will start fighting for themselves and still it will be very hard plus the rigging things go sup grin book this message! Even we Nigerians go chock, forget INEC them go try but e still hard them! grin grin Court matter go plenty pass 2023! cool
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Burob: 5:41pm On May 16
fergie001:
Hope said he will respect zoning across board, starting with himself.
He has zoned the Governorship to Owerri.

That Reps ticket is for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East
Orsu has done 12 years
Orlu is on 4 years, the returning member has been asked to complete 4 years and step down.....
then it goes to Oru East (Hope Uzodinma's LGA)

Cubana Chief Priest is from Orsu..... He only wanted to bulldoze himself in.
Hope said he will respect zoning across board, starting with himself.
He has zoned the Governorship to Owerri,

Of course like his Oga Tinubu it is only what favors them.

At least we give it to him, he is the first pdp senator from the south east to move to the APC.

The man has vision like his name Uzodinma means.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by noskcid(m): 5:58pm On May 16
It’s good to try things but not the things that are bigger than you in a country like this one.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Mrexcell(m): 5:59pm On May 16
These are the clowns tinibu is relying on to massively win south east votes next year cheesy grin
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Akpakomiza2: 6:08pm On May 16
fergie001:
Hope said he will respect zoning across board, starting with himself.
He has zoned the Governorship to Owerri.

That Reps ticket is for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East
Orsu has done 12 years
Orlu is on 4 years, the returning member has been asked to complete 4 years and step down.....
then it goes to Oru East (Hope Uzodinma's LGA)

Cubana Chief Priest is from Orsu..... He only wanted to bulldoze himself in.
Idu Igariwey has been disqualified
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by EmekaBlue(m): 6:14pm On May 16
He ia a learner in the game
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by 123papas(m): 6:15pm On May 16
Mumu guy. If he had followed Obi to NDC, he might have had a chance to the National Assembly
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by thatigboman: 6:17pm On May 16
fergie001:
Hope said he will respect zoning across board, starting with himself.
He has zoned the Governorship to Owerri.

That Reps ticket is for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East
Orsu has done 12 years
Orlu is on 4 years, the returning member has been asked to complete 4 years and step down.....
then it goes to Oru East (Hope Uzodinma's LGA)

Cubana Chief Priest is from Orsu..... He only wanted to bulldoze himself in.
why didn’t he respect it before buying form?
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Skullminers1: 6:18pm On May 16
SeeWahala:
If only you too could be allowed to even try your own best on any APC platform that isn't Seun's nairaland 😏
Hahahaha this is savage and uppercut you gave that th**ng
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Iyeku: 6:30pm On May 16
At least he tried by contesting not like someone that want to be a president of Nigeria that runing away from primary election.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Ikpunnegi1: 6:48pm On May 16
See his face, no joy; your money don enter one chance! Your eyes don clear; waiting for him to shout celty boiz movement again!
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by ufotunang: 7:05pm On May 16
APC and Tinubu even rejected the city boy leader..do not kill yourself for politicians
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Rubyjade: 7:09pm On May 16
While there is a lot of buzz surrounding celebrity involvement in Nigerian politics, there is official record or news report confirming that Cubana Chief Priest (Pascal Okechukwu) has run in or lost a House of Representatives primary.

However, if we look at the broader landscape of why massive social media celebrities and "showbiz" personalities often struggle when they do transition into party primaries in Nigeria, several structural hurdles usually explain a loss:

1. The Power of Party Delegates vs. Social Media Followers

In Nigerian party primaries, the electorate isn't the general public or Instagram followers; it is a highly concentrated pool of local party delegates. These delegates are often entrenched party loyalists who respond to long-term loyalty, local party structures, and traditional political patronage rather than online popularity or celebrity status.

2. Local "Grassroots" Presence and Insecurity Debates

To win a primary, a candidate must have deep, consistent roots in the local constituency. Cubana Chief Priest has faced some criticism from sections of his kinsmen in the South-East in recent years, particularly after making comments about relocating his primary business operations to Lagos due to the security situation in the East. In local politics, opponents easily weaponize the narrative that a candidate is an "extracurricular" or "Diaspora" figure who isn't on the ground with the local people.

3. The "Structure" and Godfatherism

The APC and PDP structures in states like Imo are heavily controlled by state governors and established political godfathers. If an aspiring politician does not have the explicit endorsement or "blessing" of the state's party leadership structure, even a massive personal fortune and public profile are rarely enough to override the machinery of the party layout.

If you saw a specific report or rumor floating around social media regarding a recent primary vote count, it is highly likely speculative or misinformed, as official primary schedules for the next major general election cycle have not yielded such an upset.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by kaywhy09(m): 7:19pm On May 16
House of Rep shocked

To represent who?
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by deeva2: 7:21pm On May 16
CP is not a coward like Peter who always run away from primaries
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by fergie001(mod): 7:24pm On May 16
lightwind:
Where is Ahiazu,Abor mbaise and Ezinihite mbaise zone is ? Please

Are they in Owerri zone
Yes.... Owerri Zone includes:.
Mbaitoli, Ikeduru, Owerri North, Owerri West, Ngor Okpala, Owerri Municipal, Ahiazu, Aboh & Ezinhitte Mbaise.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by fergie001(mod): 7:26pm On May 16
thatigboman:
why didn’t he respect it before buying form?
He thought he could get his way until Uzodinma announced to them on Thursday night, he will stick with zoning.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by OracleJay411: 7:27pm On May 16
I really really like CP but going to HOReps will be a serious slap and demt on Ndigbo.
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by lightwind(m): 7:57pm On May 16
fergie001:
Yes.... Owerri Zone includes:.
Mbaitoli, Ikeduru, Owerri North, Owerri West, Ngor Okpala, Owerri Municipal, Ahiazu, Aboh & Ezinhitte Mbaise.
Ok thanks
Re: Imo APC: Cubana Chief Priest loses out in House of Reps Primary by Okoroawusa: 8:09pm On May 16
Don't despair bro. Next time you try again.

Don't mind Obidients. They are jealous of you.
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